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What’s cooking in the kitchen from the 2026 Almanack

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – LocalNews1 has partnered with The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack to bring you a story every Monday taken from current or past editions of the...

Entertainment

Children in need, VetDogs honored at Maryland Film Fest

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Two nonprofits will be receiving donations on stage at the red-carpet opening night awards and screenings of the Maryland International...

Around The Region

Chamber celebrates local excellence at annual awards

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Washington County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the achievements of local businesses, nonprofits and professionals during its 27th Annual Business...

Sports

S. Hagerstown star hitter signs letter of intent to play for Frederick CFC

HAGERSTOWN – Derek Kline is ready to take a healthy cut at junior college baseball.  Kline, one of South Hagerstown’s and Washington County’s...

Entertainment

Cumberland Valley photographers invited to submit entries to Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts announces a call for entries for the Cumberland Valley Photographers 2026 Exhibition, inviting regional...

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County reaffirms support for ICE facility, votes to support ag center and door manufacturer amid disruption

HAGERSTOWN – With sign-carrying protesters outside and agitators inside, the Washington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday nonetheless got through their Feb. 24...

Local Government

Washington County preserves another 100 acres, as it seeks to preserve rural heritage

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County has preserved two additional farms totaling 99.81 acres through a state program aimed at helping new farmers, officials announced...

Sports

Smithsburg girls claim small schools title with oft-overlooked strong defense

HAGERSTOWN – The Smithburg girls basketball team introduced the elephant in the room on Tuesday.  Teams have marveled over the Leopards’ offensive juggernaut, which have routinely disposed...

Sports

Middletown claims small school title by beating off strong Smithsburg boys ‘recipe’

HAGERSTOWN – Smithsburg had something cooking on Tuesday.  But Middletown ruined the Leopard’s “recipe” in the second half.  After withstanding a barrage of three-pointers in the first half,...

Local Government

Harvey resigns from WC Board of Commissioners

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Commissioner Derek Harvey, a retired U.S. Army colonel with a background in military intelligence and national security roles during...

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